AOC Media Centre - 2008 Beijing

Beijing Olympics Day 11 - AthleticsSally McLellan receives the silver medal during the medal ceremony for the Women's 100m Hurdles Final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing Olympics Day 11 - AthleticsSally McLellan celebrates second place in the Women's 100m Hurdles Final and the silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing Olympics Day 11 - Athletics(L-R) Silver medalist Sally McLellan of Australia, gold medalist Dawn Harper of the United States and bronze medalist Priscilla Lopes-Schliep of Canada stand on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women's 100m Hurdles Final at the Beijing 20

Beijing Olympics Day 11 - AthleticsSally McLellan celebrates second place in the Women's 100m Hurdles Final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing Olympics Day 11 - AthleticsPriscilla Lopes-Schliep of Canada celebrates third place and Sally McLellan of Australia celebrates second place in the Women's 100m Hurdles Final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing Olympics Day 11 - AthleticsSally McLellan celebrates second place in the Women's 100m Hurdles Final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing Olympics Day 11 - AthleticsDawn Harper of the United States, Delloreen Ennis-London of Jamaica, Lolo Jones of the United States and Sally McLellan of Australia cross the line in the Women's 100m Hurdles Final on Day 11 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing Olympics Day 9 - AthleticsSally Mclellan competes in the Women's 100m Hurdles Heats on Day 9 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

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Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening CeremonyJames Tomkins of Australia poses after being named as his country's flag bearer for the opening ceremony ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening CeremonyJames Tomkins of the Australia Olympic rowing team carries his country's flag to lead out the delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

Beijing OlympicsJared Tallent leads from Alex Schwazer of Italy and Denis Nizhegorodov of Russia in the Men's 50km Walk at the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesChina.

Beijing OlympicsJared Tallent celebrates winning the silver medal with Women's 20km competitor and fiancee Claire Woods after the Men's 50km Walk at the 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing OlympicsSilver medalist Jared Tallent looks at his medal during the medal ceremony for the Men's 50km Walk at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Beijing OlympicsJared Tallent celebrates winning the silver medal in the Men's 50km Walk at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Gamesa.

Beijing OlympicsJared Tallent competes in the Men's 50km Walk at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing OlympicsJared Tallent celebrates third place in the Men's 20km Walk Final and the bronze medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing OlympicsJared Tallent celebrates on his way to winning the silver medal in the Men's 50km Walk at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Journey to Rio - Casey SablowskiDual Olympic hockey player, Casey Sablowski shares her road to Rio and aspirations to claim her first Olympic medal.

Remote schools chat with Mark KnowlesThree time Olympian Mark Knowles chatted with students from Derby District School, WA and Murrpurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School, NT chat

Emma Moffatt's Road to RioDual Olympian and Beijing bronze medalist, Emma Moffatt is preparing to qualify for her third Olympic Games. Follow her, on her Road to Rio!

Friends of Rio 2016 - Mascots from Moscow, Athens, Beijing and London Olympic Games Visit the Sugarloaf MountainFu Niu Lele, the mascot from the Beijing Olympic Games, Mandeville, the mascot from the London Olympic Games, Misha, the mascot from the Moscow Olympic Games, Wenlock, the mascot from the London Olympic Games and Athene, the mascot from the Athens Ol

Olympians in their Beijing uniformsAustralian Olympic athletes Lachlan Milne, Jane Saville, Mark Bellofiore, Elise Rechichi, Tessa Parkinson and Ky Hurst pose during the Olympic Team Uniform Launch held at Andrew Boy Charlton Pool February 29, 2008 in Sydney, Australia.

Beijing Formal wear by Sportscraft(L-R) Australian Olympic athletes Lachlan Milne, Jane Saville, Mark Bellofiore, Elise Rechichi, Tessa Parkinson and Ky Hurst pose during the Olympic Team Uniform Launch held at Andrew Boy Charlton Pool February 29, 2008 in Sydney, Australia.

Australia parades during the 2008 Opening CeremonyAthletes from the delegation from Australia parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Halliday shares life tipsAmber Halliday talks to Pembroke Scout Group about healthy eating, being active, playing fair, respecting the umpire, controlling your feelings, 'getting back on the bike' when you have a fall, working in a team and leading a balanced life as part o

Learn from a Champ: Cate Campbell | SportsmanshipCate Campbell describes sportsmanship and why is it important? The vignette is part of the Learn from a Champ series, featuring Aussie Olympians talking about the highs and lows of sport and life. http://education.olympics.com.au/programs/learn-from

Learn from a Champ: Cate Campbell | RespectCate Campbell considers the many situations where a group of young people might show respect for someone else. The vignette is part of the Learn from a Champ series, featuring Aussie Olympians talking about the highs and lows of sport and life. http

Olympics - Opening CeremonyBEIJING - AUGUST 08: Fireworks go off after the torch is lit during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Olympics - Opening CeremonyBEIJING - AUGUST 08: Fireworks go off during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Olympics - Opening CeremonyBEIJING - AUGUST 08: Fireworks explode over the National Stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium on August 8 in Beijing, China.

Olympics - Opening CeremonyBEIJING - AUGUST 08: Chinese supporters cheer in the Lane area near Tianamen Square during the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 8 in Beijing, China.

Olympics - Opening CeremonyBEIJING - AUGUST 08: A member of the crowd attempts to hold the hand of a paramilitary policeman during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics in Tiananmen Square on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

James Tomkins leads the Aussies in BeijingJames Tomkins of the Australia Olympic rowing team carries his country's flag to lead out the delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony Fireworks go off after the torch is lit during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony James Tomkins of the Australia Olympic rowing team carries his country's flag to lead out the delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

My Journey to London - Tamsin HinchleyYou don’t just arrive in London in July 2012 for the Olympic Games. It takes years of hard work, sacrifices and determination to be the best. And it is not a solo effort. There are so many people that influence an athletes’ career. This gallery gives

Podium Pride(L-R) Silver medalist Adam Van Koeverden of Canada, gold medalist Ken Wallace and bronze medalist Tim Brabants of Great Britain celebrate with their medals following the Kayak Single (K1) 500m Men Final during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Ken's FightKen Wallace competes ahead of Ben Fouhy of New Zealand in the Men's Single 1000m semifinal of the kayak flatwater event at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

A Model KayakerKayaker Ken Wallace models his uniform during the Australian Olympic competition uniform launch held at Luna Park in 2008.

Aussie JoyKen Wallace celebrates winning the Kayak Single (K1) 500m Men Final during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing Bronze(L-R) Silver medalist Eirik Veraas Larsen of Norway,gold medalist Tim Brabants of Great Britain and bronze medalist Ken Wallace receive their medals following the men's flatwater kayak single (K1) 1000m Men Final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing Welcome(L-R) Jacob Clear, Ky Hurst, Ken Wallace and Tate Smith during the Australian Olympic team reception at the Sofitel Wanda ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Kayak SuccessKen Wallace celebrates winning the Kayak Single (K1) 500m Men Final while competing during the canoe/kayak flatwater event held during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Medal Celebrations(L to R) Ken Wallace celebrates with bronze medalist Tim Brabants of Great Britain and silver medalist Adam van Koeverden of Canada after winning the Men's Kayak Single K1 Flatwater Final atthe Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.